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Cactus Challenge Participation Championship

MBAA kicks off 2010 with a true Participation and Champion Award to one Male and one Female!

Being a true Champion requires the ability to not only train and race, but to support the lands and trails in which you ride, support your fellow racers and support your race organizations.

Awards will go to One Female and One Male based on Point Accumulations

Winners’ Presentation at the Williams State Finals.

Earn your points with the following:

Cross Country Race Points
Extra Day Events Points (short track, gravity, time trials, whatever extra event is thrown at you!)
*Trail Work Points
*Volunteer Points

**All hours will be accumulated and tallied

Do you have what it takes to be a true Champion? THEN BRING IT ON!

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 January 2010 )

2nd Annual McDowell Sonoran Challenge

Bike 22 miles, or hike 9 miles, or run 15K

Join us on Saturday, February 27, 2010 in state trust land designated for conservation, and help spread the message that the McDowell Sonoran Preserve needs to be completed! Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. at the corner of Alma School and Dynamite Roads. Participants will experience an area of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve that normally requires a permit. Separate courses for mountain bikes, trail runners and hikers will lead participants through beautiful mountains and desert. Hikers will experience the historic Brown's Ranch on their 9-mile trip, riders will bike a 22-mile course past Granite Mountain and Balanced Rock, and runners will race 15K past Cone Mountain. The post-challenge fitness expo will be held from 9 a.m. until noon and will include food and beverage, music, merchandise and fun for outdoor enthusiasts. Register at www.active.com . Cost is $45 with all proceeds to benefit the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 January 2010 )

Calling All Hand Bike Racers

MBAA will add a hand bike category for the Short Track race at McDowell. Start time will be after the pro race category at 11:30am. The race will be 20 minutes plus one lap in duration. Course will be on dirt, but may be modified for this class if it is needed. We would love to see 5 racers on the line. More would be awesome. I myself broke my back racing downhill at the MBAA race series in 1999 the day after Bradley Smith broke his and was close to being paralized myself, but I was extremely lucky. So anything I can do to promote this I will. Bradley Smith, Steve Garro, to just name a few I would love to see at the start line.

Chris Capages AKA "Scooby"
MBAA President

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 15 December 2009 )

Hedgehog Hustle Race 3

WHEN: February 20-21, 2010

WHERE: Estrella Mt. Regional Park - Competition Track. Goodyear, AZ. Taking I-10 westbound of Phoenix to Avondale Blvd (Exit #131, off I-10). Go south, over the Gila River bridge to PIR. Past last gate is the entrance to the competition track parking area. Look for sign on the north side of the road indicating the Park Entrance. Left and follow the road to the parking lot. There is a $6 entry fee for each vehicle.

Saturday, February 20th

SHORT TRACK RACING (9am)

Registration will be by paper onsite only and will open at 7am. We will use pin on number plates for this event. The race fee will be: $20. The course will be a 1-2 mile loop with plenty of twists, turns and possibly some obstacles to make it interesting. Racing will begin at 9am. The awards will go 3 deep.

Class	Duration	Start Time
Masters 40+	20 minutes plus 1 lap	9:00am
Men Cat 3	20 minutes plus 1 lap	9:30am
Men Cat 2	20 minutes plus 1 lap	10:00am
Women Open/Juniors	20 minutes plus 1 lap	10:30am
Men Open	20 minutes plus 1 lap	11:00am
Handbike	20 minutes plus 1 lap	11:30am

FREE KIDS RACE (12pm)
Course will consist of part of the short track course. FREE!

Skills Clinic

Who is invited: This clinic is aimed at beginning riders, however all levels of riders can benefit. This clinic is open to all women and well-behaved men.

This clinic is free.. Allow for three hours, split between clinic time and pre-ride time. Invite your friends! You do not have to be racing in the MBAA series to participate; however after the clinic you might just want to try out a race!

If you have any questions, please email Cindy at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

LIGHT & MOTION sponsored night ride lead by Dejay Birtch and Scooby (6pm). sign up available at 5pm. A FREE light will be given away at the end of the season. The last ride was well attendedwith 24 riders!

Potluck dinner hosted by MBAA (7pm). Menu will be italian: Bring your favorite Italian dish. Spagetti? Lasagna? Manicotti? MBAA will bring some fixins and provide the setup. Hope to see you there.

Sunday, February 21st

XC Racing as usual beginning at 8:00am.

START TIMES

Last Updated ( Friday, 05 February 2010 )

XC RESULTS

White Tank Whirlwind Race 2

January 30-31, 2010

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 February 2010 )

RESULTS

Global Bikes McDowell Meltdown Race 1

January 9-10, 2010

Last Updated ( Monday, 01 February 2010 )

2010 Racing Schedule

Global Bikes McDowell Meltdown, January 9-10

• Saturday, January 9th will have SHORT TRACK RACING (9am), FREE KIDS RACE (12pm), GRAVITY TIME TRIAL (1pm), LIGHT & MOTION sponsored night ride lead by Dejay Birtch (6pm). Potluck dinner hosted by MBAA (7pm)
• Sunday, January 10th Point Series XC Race #1

White Tank Whirlwind, January 30-31

• Saturday, January 30th Point Series XC Race #2, FREE KIDS RACE (12pm), LIGHT & MOTION sponsored night ride lead by Dejay Birtch (6pm)
• Sunday, January 31st will have a SHORT TRACK RACING (9am) PLUS a Tandem and a Handbike Class!

Estrella Hedgehog Hustle, February 20-21

• Saturday, February 20th will have SHORT TRACK RACING (9am), FREE KIDS RACE (12pm), LIGHT & MOTION sponsored night ride lead by Dejay Birtch (6pm). Potluck dinner hosted by MBAA (7pm)
• Sunday, February 21st Point Series XC Race #3

Carmichael Training Systems Foray at the Fort (hosted by Sun ‘N Spokes), March 20-21

• Saturday, March 20th Point Series XC Race #4 (FREE to ALL Military Personel), FREE KIDS RACE (12pm), LIGHT & MOTION sponsored night ride lead by Dejay Birtch (6pm)
• Sunday, March 21st will have a SUPER D (9am)

Prescott Punisher, April 10-11

• Saturday, April 10th Point Series XC Race #5, FREE KIDS RACE (12pm), LIGHT & MOTION sponsored night ride lead by Dejay Birtch (6pm), Potluck dinner hosted by MBAA (7pm)
• Sunday, April 11th will have SHORT TRACK RACING (9am)

Absolute Bikes Flagstaff Frenzy, May 8-9

• Saturday, May 8th will have SHORT TRACK RACING (9am), FREE KIDS RACE (12pm), LIGHT & MOTION sponsored night ride lead by Dejay Birtch (6pm). Potluck dinner hosted by MBAA (7pm)
• Sunday, May 9th Point Series XC Race #6 (FREE entry for all MOTHERS!)

Williams Finale, May 22-23

• Saturday, May 22nd Point Series XC Race #7, FREE KIDS RACE (12pm), LIGHT & MOTION sponsored night ride lead by Dejay Birtch (6pm), Potluck dinner hosted by MBAA (7pm)
• Sunday, May 23rd will have the WILLIAMS FAT BOY CRIT (9am). STATE SERIES AWARDS BANQUET (1pm).

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 13 January 2010 )

The 2010 Move Up List

Congrats to those of you strong enough to advance to the next level of racing. Good luck in your new classes.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 October 2009 )

The 2010 MBAA Race Series

In the best interest of MBAA, our members, our sponsors and our racers, we have taken into consideration all thoughts and opinions and will be utilizing the following race format for the 2010 season. We appreciate your ideas. That being said the following format will be used for 2010 thus allowing for those who can’t race on Saturdays to race as well as those who can’t race on Sunday’s to race.

We will have a 7 race format this season with 2 drops. You must complete 5 Cross Country Races including the State Finals in order to be eligible for the State Championship.

Trail Maintenance and Volunteer activities will also be in abundance throughout the season for you to earn your points and to be eligible for bigger prize draw at the end of the season. You can actually start on either of those now!

3 of the 7 races will be a 2 day format with a Short Track, Gravity Events, Family Events, other events on Saturday and Cross Country Racing on Sunday

The other 4 races will have Cross Country Racing on Saturday with the other events on Sunday.

Along with the Cross Country Series, Short Track Series and a proposed Gravity Series we will be holding an IRON MAN/WOMAN Competition based on participation/placement points. The more events you participate in the more IRON MAN/WOMAN points you will earn. This will be a really cool award.

Jan 9-10 XC Sunday -- McDowell Competitive Track, Fountain Hills
Jan 30-31 XC Saturday -- White Tanks Competitive Track, Phoenix
Feb 20-21 XC Sunday -- TBD*
Mar 20-21 XC Saturday -- Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
Apr 10-11 XC Saturday -- TBD* Prescott
May 8-9 XC Sunday -- TBD* Flagstaff
May 22-23 XC Saturday -- TBD* Williams

* All venues being finalized and subject to change

Please continue to provide feedback and suggestions. We, the MBAA Board have put much time and effort into improving our race series, our relationship with the public, NOVA Youth Cycling, our sponsors, BLM and the Forest Service. We do look forward to 2010 and the exciting changes it brings.

If you have any ideas or thoughts, please feel free to address them to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please put the word “Comments” in the subject line so I may address them.”

Regards,

Sheri Wallace

Public Relations and Marketing on behalf of MBAA Board.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 October 2009 )

Statistical Information: 2009 MBAA Arizona State Mountain Bike Championship Point Series

The following is some statistical and financial information pertaining to the 2009 Point Championship Series

8 Race Series Stats:

Total number of different participants: 834

Number of MBAA members participating in the series: 483

Total number racers for 8 races: 2829

Average number of riders per race: 354

Number of teams for 2009: 21

Number of riders who were on a team: 262

Number of NOVA member riders: 65

Number of riders who qualified for series: 214

2009 Series Financial Summary:

Gross Income	$110,245.50
Total Expenses	$109,903.60
Net Income for Series	$ 341.90

Last Updated ( Thursday, 27 August 2009 )

CARMICHAEL TRAINING SYSTEMS Foray at the Fort Race 4 RESULTS
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 January 2010 )
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QUESTIONS?

See if we anticipated them within the FAQ,s which is linked. If not, please get then answered by send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Be aware that any contact made after Thursday night before the race to the e-mail may not be responded to before the race because of other commitments.

HOPE YOU ENJOY YOURSELF AND HAVE A GREAT TIME. SEE YOU THERE.
the MBAA BOARD

Upgrades for the 2009 Race Series Riders may advance as quickly as they wish up to Sport. However, once a rider has upgraded, he or she will not be permitted to downgrade to a less difficult category without making a formal request to USA Cycling. The upgrading of categories will be noted on the racing license by USA Cycling. The USA Cycling Official at the event may record the upgrade of a rider to Sport or to Expert. The official will then contact the USA Cycling Regional Coordinator to record the change. A rider may also contact USA Cycling by email, in writing, or online to change categories. Beginner racers must move to the appropriate Sport category after placing in the top five in five races. Failure to do so may result in license suspension. From our meeting in August, 3 top five finishes was the target for upgrading purposes. Sport riders may move up to the expert category after two top five finishes by presenting an upgrade request and a resume to an official or to USA Cycling. Sport riders must advance to the appropriate Expert category after placing in the top four in five races. Failure to do so may result in license suspension.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 18 November 2008 )
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